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Stand Your Ground extends the rights to defend ourselves outside the home with no duty to retreat. Picture By: Oleg Volk

Legal Issues

What is Stand Your Ground Law? Understanding Legal Deadly Force

Now over 20 states have some form of no duty to retreat law. Misinterpreted as “shoot first” laws, many people do not understand that a Stand your Ground Law is simply an extension of the Castle Doctrine. It is not a shoot first ask questions later law. One cannot shoot simply because they are afraid. In all justified homicides, in the public domain and in your home, the person you shoot must have the ability to harm you, the opportunity, and have put you in jeopardy. You cannot legally apply unreasonable force.

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Firearms

New Year, New Gun: First Time Shooting

Congratulations, you or someone close to you has acquired a new firearm. You did your homework and got the one you wanted. What’s next? —A trip to the gun range to take it for a ride. With a little preparation, this can be a very rewarding experience and will bring you back for many years. Remember-have fun. You are not competing with anyone so on this trip enjoy putting holes in paper and learning what you and your gun can do. Now go get’em.

The Elements Can Ruin a Neglected Gun

Firearms

New Year New Gun: Care & Maintenance

Leaving it a sock won’t ruin it, and you don’t have to store it in a bucket of oil to keep the rust away. Maintaining your firearms is not difficult, but there are a few steps everyone should follow to make sure their guns last forever.

NRA

A Simple Firearm Safety Rule Refresher

Summer is just around the corner. All over the United States more people are out shooting their firearms with friends and family, for fun, in competitions, or hunting. Refresh your memory of the four rules of firearm safety to keep your shooting fun and safe throughout the summer.

Silver barreled, black handled Walther PPK with a focus on the safety mechanism, against a white background

General

Handgun Safeties

There are many mechancial safety options for guns these days, although the #1 safety training and practice. Read this post to learn about what safety options are available.

A revolver and a handgun laying on a pad in preparation for cleaning

Firearms

Care and Feeding of Your Firearm

You’ve bought a firearm and are excited. Now it’s time to make sure you care for it so it’s ready when you need it. Check this post for hints and tips.